Weitzner Residence: A Custom Waterfront Oasis

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Hagood’s award-winning portfolio of floor plans is extensive and varied. We offer a range of distinctive homes perfect for prospective homebuyers. However, some buyers may want a more personalized home that suits their unique style, design, and desired functionality. The Weitzners are one such family. We couldn’t have been happier turning their waterfront dream into reality.

An Inspiring Waterfront Haven

The Weitzner residence immediately makes a statement. With a canted design, a horseshoe driveway leads to a three-car garage with traditional carriage doors. Low-country aesthetics shine with dormer windows above and a wraparound porch with farmhouse columns below. The ample outdoor space is perfect for rockers and oversized furniture!

The rear of the home offers an equally striking presentation. A four-season room with walls of windows looks out onto a serene inlet leading to the Atlantic Ocean. A private dock with a covered gazebo extends into the shimmering waters. The home’s expansive outdoor deck tempts you to sink into its massive spa pool, while a wide, green lawn invites you to enjoy barefoot summer days.

With hardwood floors throughout the first floor, the interior exudes a natural warmth that softens a tremendous sense of space. A great room with cathedral beam ceilings and a natural stone fireplace integrates with a spacious kitchen in an open-plan design. The oversized kitchen island continues the design’s grand scope, while details such as shiplap and a farmhouse sink add intimacy.

The primary suite has waterfront views, a generous ensuite with an extended dual vanity, and a zero-entry shower. The two guest suites share a space-saving Jack and Jill bathroom. On the second floor, an upper lounge area serves as a multi-use space, with a full bath that brings a vibrant pop of aquamarine color with custom tiles.

The Custom Design Process and You

During the design process, we rely on two invaluable visual tools: inspiration boards and mood boards.

  • Inspiration boards are great for narrowing down the big picture. Through the inspiration board process, themes arise, and the overall vision of the home comes into focus. Here, clients can see their true must-haves. A chef’s kitchen? An in-ground pool? Outdoor living spaces? You choose!
  • Mood boards help you determine the overall style of your dream home, pulling together your space’s colors, textures, and design aspects in one place. Here, conceptual discussions between the client and designers determine color schemes and fine details that combine to create the desired feel of each room.

 

Where can you build your custom Hagood home? On the lot of your choosing! We also offer clients the opportunity to modify each of our existing plans to create a semi-custom home. Over a multi-day process, you can customize a wide range of elements. Select your lighting, flooring, countertops, landscaping, and more!

Whether you choose a custom, semi-custom, or one of Hagood’s established plans, the dream of living in a home that’s perfect for you is within reach. Contact a member of our team to talk about your Hagood home today.

Compass Pointe Update: Spring 2024

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Have you ever wanted your home to be your true retreat? A place where you can go at the end of the day and get away from it all? Or a place where you could spend hours enjoying the serenity of nature? Maybe you want it to be a place where you are surrounded by the best of resort-style living – restaurants, activities, swimming, or even a round of golf.

At Hagood Homes, we hear your and we have the answer – Compass Pointe. If you’re new to area, allow us to introduce you to this gem, nestled in the pines dotting Leland, NC, this master-planned gated community has been distinguished as the “Happiest Community,” “Best Community in North Carolina,” with the “Best Golf Course Design.” If you’re not new, we’re sure you already know all of this. But there’s plenty more you don’t know. Let’s take a look at what’s changed in the recent months.

A New Place We Call Home

Introducing Portsmouth Island, our newest model now open in Compass Pointe.

Come visit and take a look at this stunning four bedroom, three and a half bath home totaling 2,581 square feet. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this home so special.

At first glance, you’ll see exterior touches that make Hagood homes stand out, such as a front porch with a crushed-shell finish that exudes coastal charm. Brick stairs at the front and rear of the home are connected by brick facing across the home’s entire foundation, adding warmth to the exterior design. Note fine details such as windows with sills inside and out and the unique pediment accents over the front door.

The custom pediments are also found throughout the home’s interior, giving featured windows and doors a distinctive style. This window style captures classic low-country style with the interior trim and millwork. For example, Hagood’s double-stud pocket windows reflect craftsmanship found in fine Carolina construction for generations.

The Portsmouth Island has ample space for separate living and dining areas and magnificent views of the green grounds of Compass Pointe! You may also spend considerable time in the four-season room, which is flooded with natural light from the walls of windows. This all-purpose room provides even more living space and meshes indoor and outdoor living in comfort.

We’re Not Stopping There

With Hagood Homes, there’s always something new waiting in the wings. Not to be outdone, let’s take a little peek at our next model home currently under construction. The Pamlico Sound. This beauty offers a total of 3,040 heated square footage with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a bonus room, and a two-car garage. It’s 64′ wide and 81′ deep. Let’s take a closer look at the progress –

Heading ‘North’ in Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe has clearly been a fixture in the Leland community for years and the perception may be that building is nearing completion. But nothing could be further from the truth. Join us for a tour of North Ridge, the latest area of the community under development.

Phase One

Phase Two

If you like what you see and you would like more information, don’t hesitate to contact Josh Adams. After all, at Hagood Homes, we’re known for our quality, expert design, and above all, world-class customer service. Your vision is our mission.

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Wilmington’s 2024 Parade of Homes to Feature Four Stunning Hagood Homes

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We invite you to tour four of our Hagood Homes at this year’s Wilmington Parade of Homes! This annual event honors the best local builders and has been showcasing the area’s finest homes for nearly four decades. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see from our floor plan collection.

Parade of Homes Schedule
April 27-28 & May 4-5
12:00pm-5:00pm

Visit the Portsmouth Island in Compass Pointe

2495 East Timber Crest Drive, Leland

The 2,581-square-foot Portsmouth Island makes an impression at first glance, with a grand front porch spanning over 270 square feet. Inside this four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, the feeling of spaciousness continues with an oversized kitchen island, a large sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, and more. This home also has:

  • An oversized three-car garage with carriage-style doors
  • Four-season room with walls of windows and golf course views
  • First-floor study with pocket doors
  • Great room with a 42-inch fireplace
  • Hardwood floors throughout the first floor
  • Bonus room with a lounge, guest suite, and full bath

A ten-minute drive from historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, Compass Pointe offers true resort-style living. Join community members at the Grand Lanai clubhouse, plunge into an oasis pool, float down a lazy river, and get out on an 18-hole golf course. So many more amenities await!

Visit the Cape Lookout in the Bluffs on the Cape Fear

9147 Fallen Pear Lane, Leland

If you like coastal charm, you’ll love the Cape Lookout, which welcomes you with a wide front porch topped by a gable detail that epitomizes low country design. With four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, this 2,522-square-foot home is set amid mature trees across the street from the Cape Fear River. This Cape Lookout has:

  • Oversized two-car garage with storage areas
  • First-floor study with French doors
  • Hagood’s standard energy-saving spray foam insulation
  • Screened porch with an outdoor brick fireplace
  • Massive amounts of walk-in attic space

While just a 15-minute drive from Downtown Wilmington, The Bluffs on the Cape Fear feels a world away. Walking trails wind through wooded areas thick with birch, oak, and pine in the nature haven, which has a lake with a beach and a fishing pier. Plus, enjoy access to the easy-flowing waters of the Cape Fear River.

Visit the Daws Creek in Sunset Reach

1129 Rockhill Road, Castle Hayne

With a wraparound front porch and a courtyard design, the Daws Creek offers a distinctive exterior profile that’s a true standout. The home’s interior also has unique features, such as a first-floor e-space that functions as a pocket office, and a great room with vaulted ceilings. With four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the Daws Creek lives larger than its 2,304 square feet. The home also has:

  • An oversized fireplace with a floating mantle
  • Screened porch with views of lush nature
  • An upper floor that acts as an apartment with a bunk room, lounge area, and full bath
  • Large two-car garage
  • Open-plan design that integrates the kitchen, great room, and dining area

Visit the Cape Lookout Alt II in Sunset Reach

2842 Salvador Way, Castle Hayne

With four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2,729 square feet, the Cape Lookout Alternate II offers more space than its namesake predecessor. The main difference is on the second floor: the Cape Lookout Alternate adds space between the upper-floor lounge and the upper guest suite. Plus, it offers the big bonus of an upper porch with room for chairs — an amazing place to take in the wonderful views across Sunset Reach!

Sunset Reach, a short drive from Wilmington, has an enviable perch on a bluff along the Cape Fear River. Residents enjoy sweeping views and impressive planned amenities. A marina with boat slips offers deep water access; a 12-acre lake is perfect for kayaking; and a lakeside pool is great for refreshing dips. Stretch your legs on walking and biking trails and be sure to catch a magnificent sunset from the community riverwalk.

To find out more about the Wilmington Parade of Homes and our featured Hagood homes, contact a member of our team here.

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear Update: Spring 2024

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At The Bluffs on The Cape Fear, it’s time to spring forward! And Hagood Homes is personifying that statement in every sense of the word. Since our last meeting with you all, we have opened not one – but two model homes and we are very excited for you to come and see our piece of paradise.

To say The Bluffs on The Cape Fear is one of the area’s best-kept secrets is an understatement. Nestled in the woods of Leland, along the shores of the Cape Fear River, this community boasts some of the most sought-after creature comforts once you pass through the front gates. You almost won’t ever need to leave.

Of course we’re kidding about that, but if you’re looking for swimming, beach access, boating, local cuisine, family-friendly neighborhoods and secluded sanctuaries throughout, you can find all of that – and more – right here! The number of completed homes is continuing to rise, nearing 300 of the 750 anticipated when done.
Join us now on a ride through this spectacular community.

Model Homes Now Open!

So, remember the two model homes we told you about? Join us and take a look inside –

Harbour Town III

3921 Flint Rock Road, Leland, NC 28451

The Harbour Town III features abundant windows and doors, wide craftsman-inspired columns, an oversized carriage-style garage, window pergolas, and Hagood’s signature screened porch, perfect for entertaining or dining while surrounding yourself by nature. But that’s just the beginning. Take a closer look. We think you’ll like what you see.

Cape Lookout

9147 Fallen Pear Lane NE, Leland, NC 2845

There’s a reason the Cape Lookout is among our most popular home designs. Open-concept living doesn’t get much better than this! With an integrated living room, kitchen, and dining area, the Cape Lookout’s open floor plan offers truly functional living spaces that fit today’s families. There’s plenty of space for enjoying meals with a 12-foot by 12-foot dining area and the kitchen’s oversized island. With no threshold, the great room seamlessly flows to the four seasons room, where walls of windows offer panoramic views of the outdoors. We’re sure you don’t want to read what we have to say – go on inside!

And that’s just scratching the surface. Hagood Homes is pleased to announce the addition of the stunning Harbour Side to its model homes in The Bluffs! We will let you know when this gem is ready for visitors.

The New Clubhouse is Making Progress

To meet the needs of a growing community, a brand-new clubhouse is under construction. When this is complete, residents will have access to two amazing clubhouses! What amenities will you find at The Bluffs? That’s a long list! But it includes a large outdoor pool, a fitness center, a private beach club, and tennis and pickleball courts.

Immersion in nature is always at your doorstep. Enjoy over eight miles of walking and biking trails that wind through the lush 750-acre neighborhood. Get out on the water with docks and a private boat ramp – great for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding. And a 20-minute boat ride down the Cape Fear River delivers you to Downtown Wilmington!

 

Building Your Dream Home Now!

If you think the video was impressive, you should come down and see it for yourself. The Bluffs on the Cape Fear has larger home sites than other area neighborhoods; most homes here sit on about a half-acre. These include homes set back amid tall trees and waterfront properties with magnificent river views. Take a look at a few more Hagood Homes –

The Daws Creek

383 Bay Colony Road NE, Leland, NC 2845

For Sale

Currently in the latter stages of production, the Daws Creek offers a cozy and comfortable space perfect for relaxation. This plan has a unique e-space: a cozy room that’s the right size for a small home office. The adjoining great room is an expansive space with a cathedral ceiling that extends to the kitchen. The Daws Creek’s screened-in back porch is excellent for enjoying the lush views for which The Bluffs is known.

The Pointe Harbour

Lot 145

For Sale

Also under construction, the Pointe Harbor is a standout addition to the Hagood Homes collection of coastal home plans. This four-bedroom, 3.5 bath home has a total of 2,348-square feet. Its open floor puts most of the living space on the main level, with a flexible bonus area above the two-car garage.

Custom Homes Available, Too!

Any Hagood Home is just as spectacular as it can be. But if you’re looking for something that really fits your style to a “T” then take a look at some of the custom homes that Hagood Homes will be creating these two breathtaking custom homes.

Change is happening and it’s happening fast. Like what you see? Come pay us a visit and make The Bluffs on The Cape Fear your forever home!

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Hagood Homes is Now Building Near Topsail Island in Summerhouse!

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Set just back from the coastline, Summerhouse on Everett Bay invites you to embrace seaside living at its best. Enjoy cool ocean breezes right from your front porch and direct access to the ocean along the Intracoastal Waterway. Once inside the gated community, you’ll discover why so many residents choose resort-style living.

Imagine Life Amid These Amenities

What can you do at Summerhouse? It’s a long list! Much of the close-knit community’s activities center around a massive clubhouse with a billiard room, a fitness center, and a resort-style pool with a lazy river. Residents enjoy gathering inside before a stone fireplace and outside in an open-air pavilion.

Stroll the community’s walking trails and wooden walkways around one of Summerhouse’s six lakes. Get in a game of tennis or basketball on community courts. Relax at a nature park with a fire pit and take the little ones to the playground. With day docks and a kayak launch, enjoying a day on the water is easy.

Homes by America’s Best Beaches

Summerhouse on Everett Bay is a short drive to Topsail Island, with wide beaches and temperate ocean waters that are perfect for swimming, surfing, and setting off for fishing excursions. The calm waters on the inland side are ideal for kayaking and scenic boat tours. The island’s 26-mile-long stretch of picturesque sands has earned Topsail Beach the number-one spot on the list of America’s most sought-after summer destinations, according to The News Observer.

Close to Historic Towns

Summerhouse is about a five-minute drive from Holly Ridge, NC. The quiet small town dubbed the “Gateway to Topsail Island” has riverside hiking trails, a local farmers’ market, and a handful of inviting eateries.

Perfect for a day trip, Downtown Wilmington is about a 45-minute drive from Summerhouse. It’s a place where modern meets history, where cosmopolitan restaurants and shops evoke a relaxed, small-town feel that epitomizes Southern coastal living. Along the waterfront district’s cobblestone streets, you’ll find distinct culture, arts, and entertainment. Southern Living recently ranked Wilmington at the top of its list of the South’s Best Cities on the Rise.

Hagood Homes in Summerhouse

We’re building some of our most popular models in this idyllic community. These include:

A Fort Fisher Cove on lot 715. With four bedrooms and three baths, this award-winning plan exudes coastal charm you must see in person. The chef’s kitchen, French doors, and many other features make this split-bedroom plan a winner!

A Heron Cove on lot 428. This model lives much larger than its 2,183 square feet, boasting four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Enjoy a sense of spaciousness with an airy open floor plan, eight-foot-tall doorways, and six-foot-tall windows.

Pebble Cove on lots 253 and 474. Modern farmhouse design features make this four-bedroom, three-bath model a true standout. From the screened-in porch to the pantry’s barn door and the farm-style kitchen sink before a wall of windows, the Pebble Cove invites relaxed country living.

Can you see yourself joining the community of Summerhouse on Everett Bay? Contact us today!

The Bluffs Fallen Pear Lane Highlight: Harbour Town II

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A cruise down Fallen Pear Lane in The Bluffs on the Cape Fear winds through an idyllic setting. You pass expansive green lawns, rich stands of mature trees, and a scenic river. Click the image below to take a virtual tour of an amazing riverside home that embodies the Hagood difference.

With balmy summers and mild winters, the Coastal Carolinas are renowned for enviable yearlong weather. Hagood incorporates a variety of outdoor living spaces to take advantage of the coastal climate. With the Harbour Town II, these start at a wide entry porch fronted by Craftsman-inspired columns.

Choosing a builder for our coastal dream home was a critical decision, and we are confident that Hagood Homes was the right choice for us. They were very accommodating to all changes we made to their Harbour Town II floorplan, tailoring it precisely to our needs. Building a new home in NC while we lived 6 hours away in MD was a major concern, but good communication, facilitated by use of the Buildertrend app, kept us informed throughout the entire process. We are so happy to be living in our new Hagood home!
Randall & Nadine Race

 

Maximizing the Great Outdoors

A large screened-in porch at the rear of the Fallen Pear Lane home looks onto the Cape Fear River. The smooth-flowing waters provide a magnificent natural backdrop. A raised patio that shares this view is an excellent spot for an outdoor kitchen, while the adjoining patio below is the perfect place for a dining space.

A generous covered porch enjoys the same unobstructed waterfront vista off a second-floor lounge. The gentle waterway looks all the more inspiring from this lofty perch!

Open-Concept Living at its Best

The Harbour Town II’s embrace of open space begins with a striking two-story foyer filled with natural light. Continue to a great room with an eye-catching design detail: a coffered ceiling with cathedral beams. A homey fireplace serves as an elegant centerpiece, set between built-ins exemplifying the custom millwork throughout the home. The great room’s adjacent dining area seamlessly integrates for casual meals.

 

These main spaces flow to an open-plan kitchen with an uninterrupted island, a commercial-style six-burner range, and a handy prep sink. Exuding low country charm, a dual stainless steel farm sink lies under a pair of windows. Plus, there’s lots of room for storage in a pantry with a discreet pocket door.

Sleep Spaces with Dynamic Design

With four bedrooms, the Harbour Town II offers your choice of slumber retreats. The primary suite of this home stands out with a wide picture window that looks onto the river — imagine waking up to that view! The sizable primary en suite has a zero-entry shower and an extensive vanity before a striking trio of backlit mirrors. All leading to the walk-in closet of your dreams.

You’ll find plenty of storage space with a standard two-car garage, which got expanded for this home with a custom full-size third bay. And easily accessible attic space above.

Welcome to Resort-Style Living

What a difference a 15-minute drive makes! That short distance takes you from the vibrant streets of Downtown Wilmington to the verdant 750-acre enclave of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. The gated community has over eight miles of biking and walking trails through natural wooded areas. Along the way, you pass a lake, waterfront gazebos, and docks for setting off on boating, kayaking, and paddle-boarding excursions.

And where to begin with amenities? A few include a fitness center, a large outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and access to a private beach club.

To learn more about The Bluffs and the Hagood homes available there, contact us today.

Featured Floor Plan: The Gold Award-Winning Fort Fisher Cove

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Living large in a smaller space. That’s the guiding principle behind the Fort Fisher Cove, a popular plan that lives well beyond its square footage. Let’s look at some features that helped earn this home a gold medal at the Wilmington Parade of Homes.

Join Josh Adams at lot #10 in the Cottages at Palm Pointe as he shows just how versatile a split floor plan makes this home.

Take a tour of a beautiful Fort Fisher Cove model in St. James Plantation with Patrick Wright.

Check out Hannah’s tour of the RiverSea Plantation Fort Fisher Cove video below to see how the colors are completely customizable. You’ll also get a peak at how are selections team seamlessly blended vibrant blues with coastal neutrals.

Welcomes With True Coastal Charm

You’ll appreciate the Fort Fisher Cove’s traditional low-country architecture at first glance. Stately columns, a brick foundation, and a front porch with locally sourced crushed-shell flooring embrace the warmth of the Coastal Carolinas. Made all the more inviting by a few rocking chairs!

Beyond an eight-foot-tall entry door, a shiplap foyer greets with a ten-foot-high ceiling. Continue to an open-plan living space with even higher vaulted ceilings. Yet the wide-open area feels homey. Details such as a tall barn door, oversized baseboards, and Craftsman-style millwork throughout the home combine to create a relaxed farmhouse feel.

Prospective owners are often surprised to learn that such an expansive sense of space exists in a 2,200-square-foot home.

Designed for Today’s Living

A formal dining area? Most people don’t use them much. That’s why the Fort Fisher Cove has a more casual eating space that integrates with other open concept living areas. A kitchen with an oversized island (and cabinetry galore) looks onto the great room with a 42-inch fireplace flanked by graceful built-ins. These spaces flow to a wall of windows with sliders leading to a screened-in porch. However, you may wish to convert the porch into a four seasons room. Customization is a hallmark of the Hagood difference!

Homeowners often use one of the ground floor’s three bedrooms as a flex space. It’s designed for easy conversion into a den, a home office, or a dedicated TV room. Ten-foot-high ceilings and eight-foot-tall doors help give these bedrooms the spaciousness that’s key to the Fort Fisher Cove’s success.

Positioned for privacy, the primary suite lies on the opposite side of the home. A recessed entranceway gives this room a further sense of separateness. The suite’s lighted tray ceiling with crown molding never fails to impress! As do the en suite’s twin backlit mirrors, extended dual vanity, and zero-entry shower.

You Create Your Second Story

If you welcome short-term visitors, there’s no better design than a second floor that functions as a private suite. With a lounge, a bedroom, and a full bathroom, the second floor can feel like an independent apartment. However, some homeowners choose to go with one large open area on the second floor, making it perfect for an exercise room or a personal getaway space of just about any kind.

Then there’s room for storage—lots of it in the second-story walk-in attic area. Beyond an oversized two-car garage, this plan offers ample upper-floor storage. Don’t expect the usual sweltering summer heat in the attics. Hagood’s open-cell spray foam insulation keeps the attic temperature about the same as the rest of the home.

Designed to optimize space and priced for affordability, the Fort Fisher Cove is one of Hagood’s most popular plans for these reasons and so many others. To learn more about this amazing plan, please contact a member of the Hagood team here.

Living the Coastal Lifestyle – Reasons to Relocate to the Carolina Coast

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If you’ve ever imagined a life by the sea or dreamt of a home set amid nature yet still near cosmopolitan offerings, the Wilmington area is the perfect place to call home. Our favorite features of the area include:

1. Small Town Meets Big City

That’s Wilmington. Shopping, restaurants, arts, and culture. The stroll-friendly streets of historic downtown Wilmington offer metropolitan experiences in a laid-back setting with a genuine community feel. The culinary scene continues to grow, with restaurants and breweries seemingly around every corner.

Moving here from afar? An international airport connects you to family and friends all across the globe. Travel + Leisure recently named Wilmington one of the best places to live in North Carolina1, saying its surrounding communities are “popular with those seeking resort-style amenities.”

2. The Weather

Talk to anyone who has moved to the Carolina coast, and soon enough, you’ll be chatting about the weather. Wilmington’s average winter highs are in the mid-50s, with summer highs in the upper 80s. But these numbers don’t capture the essence of what it means to live by the sea. The soul-stirring nature of salt air on a light breeze. The restorative properties of surf and sand. It’s no surprise that people who live by the coast report better mental and physical health compared to people who don’t2. And usually live longer thanks to healthy doses of “vitamin sea3.”

3. Affordability

Beyond more affordable everyday basics, the Wilmington area excels in a key economic area: real estate. Buying a home here is a whopping 23% less expensive than the national average4, with an overall cost of living that’s 4% lower than the average in America5.

4. The People

Southeastern Carolina is a melting pot of people from all over who have landed here. One day, you may encounter a local who has lived here their whole life; the next, you may meet a Minnesotan who moved south to escape chilly winters. In close-knit communities like Sunset Reach, River Sea Plantation, Compass Pointe, and others, you’ll find some of America’s most welcoming neighbors. Don’t take our word for it. EnjoyTravel.com says, “Locals of North Carolina are good-mannered, eager to help, and friendly to both other locals and visitors alike. People will say ‘hi’ just about anywhere.”

5. Rivers and the Sea

You’re always close to both in Southeastern Carolina. How close? The Cape Fear River flows right through the community of the Bluffs on the Cape Fear, which has its very own marina! Another popular community, RiverSea Plantation, sits on the Lockwood Folly River, which winds its way to the Atlantic Ocean. Compass Pointe, St. James Plantation, and many other local communities are short drives to seaside spots like historic Southport or Wrightsville Beach, home to an iconic fishing pier and popular water activities.

Considering moving or retiring here? You’re in good company! North Carolina is in the Top 5 most popular U.S. states for new movers, while Wilmington ranks in the Top 10 among America’s most popular cities for relocation6. No matter what stage in life you’re in, all Hagood homes incorporate universal designs that allow you to live comfortably for years to come. To talk about how you can start living the coastal lifestyle, contact a member of the Hagood team here.

References:
1. https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-live-in-north-carolina-7377400
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1353829213000816
3. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/living-water-reduced-risk-dying-unb-study-1.4763647
4. https://www.rentcafe.com/cost-of-living-calculator/us/nc/wilmington/
5. https://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/North-Carolina-Wilmington
6. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article281655188.html

Top 10 Included Features You Didn’t Know You Needed

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While Hagood excels at offering clients personalized designs, many of our included features may seem like we’ve created them just for you. One of the best things about this list is many builders consider these upgrades and charge extra, not with Hagood. Let’s look at some of the popular standouts you’ll find in each Hagood home.

1. Flexible Bonus Room. With a lounge, a bedroom, and a full bath, your bonus room functions as a spacious private suite. It’s great for guests, as an office, or simply as a personal sanctuary or game room for kids and grandkids.

2. 42-inch Fireplace. In most new homes — if they have fireplaces at all — you’ll find 36-inch fireplaces. The size difference may not sound like a lot. But the larger proportions of Hagood fireplaces deliver an impressive presentation to serve as the centerpiece of your main living space.

3. Zero-Entry Shower. This universal design feature is popular no matter the age of the homebuyers! Primary bathrooms in Hagood homes have large, threshold-free showers filled with natural light from top windows that also offer privacy.

4. Trane 18 SEER XV.  A high-efficiency HVAC system designed to provide exceptional climate control and energy savings. With a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of 18, it exceeds standard efficiency requirements, reducing energy costs significantly. This variable-speed system delivers precise temperature control, consistent comfort, and quieter operation compared to traditional systems. It also features advanced humidity control and a durable design, ensuring long-lasting performance. This system aligns with Hagood Homes’ commitment to energy-efficient and sustainable living.

Hagood Homes reports an average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index score of 60 for their homes. This score indicates that their homes are approximately 40% more energy efficient than a standard new home, which typically has a HERS score of 100. A lower HERS score signifies a more energy-efficient and comfortable home.

5. Eight-Foot-Tall Solid-Core Doors. Six-foot-tall doors are standard in many new houses. At Hagood Homes, however, eight-foot-tall doors throughout the first floor are an upgraded included feature.

These stately doors perfectly complement ten-foot-high ceilings, creating an open, airy feel throughout the home. And solid-core bedroom doors offer considerable quality.

6. A Walk-in Attic. With a full-size door! No rickety pull-down steps or cramped spaces. And unlike most other attic spaces, there is no extreme heat in the summer. With Hagood’s signature spray foam insulation, the attic stays about the same temperature as the home, no matter the weather.

7. Five-Inch-Wide Hardwood Flooring. All common areas in Hagood homes offer warmth and appeal with natural hardwood floors. As durable as they are elegant, hardwood floors are easy to clean and add to a home’s value.

8. Coastal Trim Package. We initially offered this exquisite package as an upgrade. But we believe every Hagood home deserves the added elegance of flat-panel window casings, cove crown moldings, and enlarged window headings. It’s just one more striking example of the coastal design that’s a hallmark of the Hagood difference.

9. Screened Porch. A screened porch offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the enviable North Carolina weather. Appoint yours with patio furniture for gatherings with family and friends — an outdoor dining set creates a magnificent space for sharing meals alfresco!

10. Shiplap or Wainscoting? This choice was once only offered as an upgrade. Now, all homebuyers can choose shiplap or wainscoting in their foyers and dining areas. No matter which you choose, this enhanced millwork charms with true low country style.

Our list includes far more than these top ten features. A raised-brick foundation, full overlay kitchen cabinets, and many more features will make your Hagood home stand out. Would you like to know more? Contact a member of the Hagood team today!

Staff Picks: Our Favorite Holiday Activities

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With the holidays behind us, let’s look back to see how our Hagood team enjoyed the yuletide season in North Carolina!

Discovering Enchanted Airlie

Patrick Kennedy and his family delighted in Airlie Gardens’ signature event, Enchanted Airlie. Situated along the Wilmington coast, the 67-acre nature retreat dazzles during the holidays with millions of twinkling lights. Locals and visitors alike stroll through the joyful grounds, enjoying holiday music, local food, and the season’s customary cheer.

Airlie’s spring and summer blooms bring overflows of colorful azaleas along walking trails for exploring formal gardens, lakes, a butterfly house, and more.

Photo courtesy of WECT

Taking off for a Snowy Adventure

As an annual holiday tradition, Josh Adams heads to the mountains for some snowboarding. Snow in the south? Yes! While North Carolina’s coastal areas enjoy mild winters, frosty getaways abound as you head west.

Did you know… North Carolina has six full-service ski areas! Appalachian Ski Mountain has 27 snow-swept acres with 13 slopes and trails that range from beginner to advanced. The highest ski spot on the East Coast, Beech Mountain Resort has 17 slopes and a village ice rink. While Sugar Mountain has 20 slopes and popular snowshoe tours.

Photo courtesy of Sugar Mountain Resort

In warmer months, seas of wildflowers add to the majesty of outdoor escapes to North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountain Range. In the fall, the changing foliage is simply breathtaking.

Delighting in Holiday Displays

Hannah Tew enjoyed the 40th annual Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach. Each year, thousands of spectators head for the coast to watch a fleet of festive ships sparkle below the night sky. Fireworks provide the big finish for the lighted boat parade. On shore, the daylong festival features food vendors, arts and crafts, a car show, and more.

Photo courtesy of Wilmington Star-News

Wrightsville Beach is also one of the Wilmington area’s top summer destinations, popular for its wide sand beaches and waters that welcome swimming, surfing, and a host of other water activities. Plus, it has an iconic pier for fishing and taking in magnificent views of the shoreline.

Along with impromptu Christmas caroling, Nora Ruehle joined friends on drives through a wonderland of decorated homes. The area’s community members always succeed in embracing the season, adorning their homes with glittering displays of holiday spirit.

Photo courtesy of Wilmington Star-News

The Allure of Coastal Carolina

Whether you’re partial to beach or the mountains, you’ll find numerous ways to spend the holidays doing what you love most in our area. Interested in being home for the holidays in coastal Carolina? Contact us today!